Yamada

Japanese Kaiseki · New York · Michelin One Star · Chef Isao Yamada

10-course seasonal kaiseki tasting by Chef Isao Yamada (formerly Brushstroke). 10-seat intimate counter featuring Kyoto-style kaiseki with tea ceremony. Guided by principles of shun (seasonality), chōwa (harmony), and ikigai (mindfulness). Awarded 1 Michelin star in November 2025.

16 Elizabeth Street, Chinatown, Manhattan, NY, New York

• 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

• Chawanmushi — Savory custard with Hokkaido ankimo (monkfish liver), bafun uni, and botan ebi (spot prawn).
• Dobinmushi — Kuruma ebi shrimp with Oregon matsutake mushroom in guinea hen broth. Teapot-steamed.
• Otsukuri — Chef's selection of seasonal sashimi. Pristine raw fish prepared with precision.
• Red Bean Jelly — Traditional Japanese sweet. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Kyoto-Style Matcha Tiramisu — Japanese-Italian fusion dessert. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Maine Lobster Rice — With Nantucket sweet corn and Catskills maitake mushrooms. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• King Crab Dumplings — In clear broth. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Hamaguri Clam Broth — With Sakura Ebi and Nantucket Bay scallop cake. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Mebaru (Goldeneye Rockfish) — Slow-grilled over charcoal with crispy ice fish. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Hokkaido Monkfish Liver — With Mediterranean red shrimp in kinome ponzu. Source: yamadanewyork.com

Tasting Menu

• Kaiseki Tasting Menu (295) — Ten-course seasonal kaiseki
• 10-Course Kaiseki Tasting Menu (295) — Kyoto-style kaiseki guided by seasonality, harmony, and mindfulness. Concludes with traditional tea ceremony.

Cocktails

• Shochu Selection (18) — Premium Japanese shochu. Source: yamadanewyork.com
• Japanese Whisky (25) — Premium Japanese whisky selection.
• Matcha — Kyoto Uji Isuzu matcha prepared as usucha by Chef Yamada in traditional tea ceremony.

Phone: +1 646-429-8759

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